For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,105 students in 80503, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 465 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 80503, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80503, CO are Niwot Elementary School, Hygiene Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80503 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80503, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80503, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niwot Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8778 Morton Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hygiene Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11968 N. 75th Street
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8021
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1260 Mountain Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Altona Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 494-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Niwot High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8989 E. Niwot Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Longmont Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Northwestern Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 652-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Airport Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Crest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 485-6073
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80503, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80503, CO include Niwot Elementary School, Hygiene Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80503?
9 public schools are located in 80503.
What percentage of students in 80503 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 80503 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80503?
80503 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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